# First China–Murmansk voyage turns city into major logistics hub, expert says

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- TASS, 2026-09-11 09:08 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2186015

> A NewNew Shipping Line container ship reached Murmansk from China via the Northern Sea Route in late August with more than 500 containers of automotive components, then began a return trip carrying 26,400 tons of potash fertilizer. An expert said the trial voyage is elevating Murmansk and its port into a major transit and logistics hub in northwestern Russia.